Note: If any of these marks are incorrectly reported in your application form, IIT Madras reserves the right to cancel your application on that basis.

Norms for Full Time MS Programme

M.S. admissions are based on UG Marks and GATE score

General Category:We will shortlist based on the number of seats vacant, ranked by GATE. In addition we will also shortlist other candidates on the basis of criteria at the end of this document.

OBC and SC/ST Categories:Proportionately reduced number of candidates will be shortlisted from these categories ranked by GATE.

Minimum Requirements:

General Category:GATE >= 600, UG >=65

OBC:GATE Qualified, UG >=55

SC/ST:GATE Qualified, UG >=50

Norms for Part Time and External MS Programme

M.S. admissions are based on UG Marks

General Category:Shortlisting only if faculty member specifically recommends.

OBC and SC/ST Categories:Shortlisting only if faculty member specifically recommends.

Minimum Requirements:

General Category: UG >=65

OBC: UG >=55

SC/ST: UG >=50

Norms for Full Time Ph.D. Programme

Norms for Full Time Ph.D. Programme

Ph.D. admissions are based on UG Marks and PG Marks.)

General Category:We will shortlist based on the number of seats vacant, ranked by GATE. In addition we will also shortlist other candidates on the basis of criteria at the end of this document.

OBC and SC/ST Categories:Proportionately reduced number of candidates will be shortlisted from these categories ranked by GATE.

Minimum Requirements:

General Category: UG >=60, PG >=65, UG+PG >= 140

OBC: UG >=55, PG >= 55

SC/ST: UG >=50, PG >= 50

Norms for Part Time and External Ph.D. Programme

Norms for Part Time and External Ph.D. Programme

External/Part Time Ph.D. admissions are based on UG Marks and PG Marks.)

General Category: Shortlisting only if faculty member specifically recommends.

OBC and SC/ST Categories: Shortlisting only if faculty member specifically recommends.

Minimum Requirements:

General Category: UG >=65, PG>=70

OBC: UG >=55, PG>=65

SC/ST: UG >=50, PG>=55

Note: In addition the following types of application are handled as follows:

University UG rank holders (ranks 1 to 10) who clear GATE/NET/JRF will be shortlisted for PhD test and interview

(University rank means just that. Not college rank. Further, the number of students attempting the university exam should be substantial. So this will be decided on a case by case basis.)

MSc is considered to be a UG degree, and BSc is not considered as a qualifying degree. MSc students should have cleared NET or GATE to be called for interview. Such students may also be called for PhD test and interview on a case by case basis.

4 Year BS will be considered equivalent to a UG degree. BS students should have cleared NET or GATE to be called for interview. Such students may also be called for PhD test and interview on a case by case basis.

Applicants who have cleared their undergraduate degree from IITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTI) with high CGPA (8.0 or above) are eligible to apply directly for PhD. They do not have to clear GATE. They may be shortlisted for PhD test and interviews based on ug performance. These students are also eligible to apply for MS.

Applicants from IITs with high CGPA (above 8.0 for general category students, and above 7.5 for reserved category students) are eligible to apply for MS without clearing GATE. They will be automatically shortlisted for MS test and interviews.

Applicants who have been (and continue to be) in an IIT Madras project for six months are eligible to apply for MS even if they do not have a gate score. All such project students must have a strong recommendation from their project supervisors. Shortlisting will be done based on external/part time rules.

PhD applicants with good GATE score who are not otherwise eligible may be shortlisted on a case by case basis.

PhD applicants with high GRE scores who are not otherwise eligible may be shortlisted on a case by case basis.

MS or PhD applicants with relevant (non-teaching) work-experience who are not otherwise eligible may be shortlisted on a case by case basis.

MS or PhD applicants with publications in reputed journals or conferences who are not otherwise eligible may be shortlisted on a case by case basis.

MS applications with GRE scores not accepted as of now.

PhD applications from candidates with 1 year masters cannot be accepted. The application may be considered for the MSprogramme instead, provided the UG and GATE scores meet MS norms.

Candidates with CGPA of 8 and above ( marks of 75% and above) in UG can apply for direct PhD program. GATE is not required if candidate is from a CFTI. Else candidate should have a GATE score meeting MHRD criteria.